
Junior Purchasing Agent
BDS
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Marlborough • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $22 - $24 per hour
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Purchasing for all Equipment, parts, supplies, and outside services.
- Develop and implement best practices, procedures, and policies for procurement.
- Maintain accurate records of relevant purchase documents for reference purposes.
- Prepares reports as requested to review metrics.
- Manages daily purchasing activities.
- Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
- Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
- Conduct assessments to identify new and reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- Coordinating with warehouse leadership to determine and manage inventory needs.
- Performs other purchasing or inventory control duties as necessary or as requested.
Requirements
- WMS / ERP Inventory Management Software preferred
- Knowledge of Purchasing Processes
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Creative Problem-Solving Skills
- Attention to Detail with strong Documentation and Organizational skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Self-Motivated to look at Situations/Processes and have an innate desire to make them better.
- A Team Player
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods to perform computer and telephone-based tasks
- Must be able to operate a computer/telephone and keyboard.
- Close vision requirements due to computer work.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation -commensurate with experience
- Medical, vision, dental
- Supplemental Insurance options
- Pet Insurance & Legal plan coverage options
- Generous paid time off (PTO) program
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Professional development
- Company Outings and Events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Purchasing ProcessesInventory ManagementDocumentationReport Preparation
Soft Skills
Creative Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSelf-MotivatedTeam Player
Certifications
High School Diploma